Public Opening - The Bradley Estate

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We are more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever.

Together with our neighbors, we protect the distinct character of our communities and inspire a commitment to our special places. Our passion is to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for.

We enjoy and care for more than 100 special places – nearly 25,000 acres – all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.

Through more than 100 years of hard work and high standards, The Trustees have built a sterling reputation and a stunning physical legacy.

Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. We need to tap the wellspring of people’s joy – in their communities, their heritage, and the natural world – and mobilize a whole new generation to care.

Presenter: John Gaydos
Director of Product Development and Promotion ~ Proven Winners

Bio:
John Gaydos joined Proven Winners in 1998. In his present role, he is responsible for product development and promotion of the Proven Winners line, and acts as the company’s spokesperson at trade shows, conferences and industry events. John is the main contact for cultural information, new product development and variety testing. He also serves as the liaison for information exchange between Proven Winners members and the industry.

A graduate of Ohio State University, John brings more than 40 years of horticultural experience with hands-on knowledge of all aspects of the industry, from crop production through retail sales. His passion is innovation, whether in plants, production, marketing or management. He stays involved with the industry through his roles with the AmericanHort, The Ohio State Hort Alumni association, Floriculture Foundation and various other national horticultural organizations. John resides in Rochester, Michigan.

Topic: Only the Best for Your Garden
Proven Winners is dedicated to bringing only the best plants to the gardens of North America. Working closely with plantsmen and breeders from around the world, new and innovative potential Proven Winners plants are vigorously trialed for years before introduction. You will hear how new products are developed and will be among the first area gardeners to see the new introductions, as well as learn a few of John's favorites.